Shallots, a member of the onion family, are known to have strong anti-cancer properties and immune-boosting benefits. Although shallots have a delicate onion flavor, they physically resemble garlic, growing in a bulb-like structure composed of multiple cloves.

Origin:

Central or Southwest Asia

Planting Instructions/Basic Care Information:

Spring: Cloves: Plant directly in garden as soon as soil can be worked.

Fall: Cloves: Plant directly in garden after first frost.

Preferred Growing Climate: Warm

Planting Depth: 2″-3″

Plant Spacing: 6″

Days to Germinate: Green shoots in 60 days

Days to Harvest: New bulbs in 90-120 days

In Season:

May-July

Pairs Well With:

Brussels sprouts, garlic, mushrooms, potatoes, tomatoes

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per

100 grams

Calories   72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1 g   0%

Saturated fat 0 g   0%

Polyunsaturated fat 0 g

Monounsaturated fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg   0%

Sodium 12 mg   0%

Potassium 334 mg   9%

Total Carbohydrate 17 g   5%

Dietary fiber 3.2 g   12%

Sugar 8 g

Protein 2.5 g   5%

Vitamin A   0%   Vitamin C   13%

Calcium   3%   Iron   6%

Vitamin D   0%   Vitamin B-6   15%

Vitamin B-12   0%   Magnesium   5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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